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Tragic Loss: First Openly Gay Muslim Imam Killed in South Africa

In a tragic incident that has sent shockwaves through communities worldwide, Muhsin Hendricks, the first openly gay Muslim imam, was fatally shot in South Africa. The incident occurred on Saturday in the city of Gqeberha, where Hendricks was ambushed by two men in a pick-up truck. The attackers, whose faces were covered, fired multiple shots through the side window of Hendricks' car. Hendricks was renowned for his advocacy for LGBTQ+ inclusion within Islam. He founded a mosque in Cape Town that welcomed gay Muslims and worked tirelessly through his Al-Ghurbaab Foundation to support and mentor individuals struggling to reconcile their faith with their sexual orientation. His efforts made him a prominent figure internationally, and he was a speaker at the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association’s conference in South Africa last year. The motive for the killing has not been established, but many believe it was an assassination due to Hendricks' progres...

Hezbollah Fires Rockets into Israel as Blinken Arrives for Ceasefire Talks

Hezbollah launched a series of rockets into Israel early Tuesday morning, targeting key military bases near Tel Aviv and a naval base west of Haifa. This escalation comes amid heightened tensions and ongoing Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon and Beirut’s southern suburbs.

The rocket attacks occurred just hours before U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken landed in Israel. Blinken’s visit aims to push for a ceasefire in the conflict, which has seen significant casualties and destruction on both sides. Despite these diplomatic efforts, achieving an immediate resolution remains challenging due to deep-seated divisions between the parties involved..

As the situation develops, the international community continues to call for restraint and a peaceful resolution to the conflict.


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